Angles around a point

A KS2 maths worksheet created by an experienced teacher to help your primary-school child learn about angles.

A full turn is 360 degrees, so the angles around a point always add up to 360 degrees. Can you look at these diagrams and work out what the missing angles are, WITHOUT using a protractor?

What are angles in KS2 maths?

In KS2 (Key Stage 2) maths, angles are an important concept that your child will learn about.

An angle is a measure of the space between two lines that meet at a point, which is called the vertex. You can think of it like the corner of a room or the point where two roads cross. The size of an angle tells us how wide or narrow this space is.

What types of angles should KS2 children learn about?

• Right angles
  These angles measure exactly 90 degrees and look like the corner of a square or a book.
• Acute angles
  This is an angle that is less than 90 degrees. It’s smaller and looks more pointy.
• Obtuse angles
  This type if angle is more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. It looks wider or more open.
• Straight angles
  This angle is exactly 180 degrees, forming a straight line.

Your KS2 child will be taught that angles are measured in degrees (°). And a full circle is 360 degrees, so if you go all the way around a point, you’ve turned 360 degrees.

How will this angles worksheet help your child?

This teacher-created resource was designed to help your KS2 child understand how to calculate angles around a point. It is simple but effective and will build your child's confidence in their mathematical skills. 

For more help with angles, check out our Space and Shape hub page, or try a new challenge such as our tutorial on identifying acute and obtuse angles.